Introduction to Legal Skills: Legislation Part 1
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What is the definition of legislation?

Legislation is written law that has been enacted by a legislature, or any bodies and persons authorized by the legislature.

Name two types of primary legislation.

Acts of Parliament and State Enactments

What is the meaning of primary legislation?

Primary legislation refers to any written law made and passed by the legislature.

What are examples of delegated legislation?

<p>Orders, Regulations, Rules, By-laws, Proclamations, Notifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia?

<p>Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the authority having power under the Constitution of a State to make laws for the State?

<p>Legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 74 of the Federal Constitution, what are the two lists referred to for making laws by Parliament and the State legislature?

<p>List I, List II, and List III</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of primary legislation enacted by the State Legislative Assembly (except in Sarawak).

<p>Enactments</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of written laws gathered together, usually covering specific subject matter?

<p>Codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the major document covering the law on a particular subject or area?

<p>Principal Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of legislation?

<p>Legislation is written law enacted by a legislature or authorized bodies and persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primary legislation?

<p>Primary legislation is any written law made and passed by the legislature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of primary legislation?

<p>The types of primary legislation include Acts of Parliament and State Enactments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia?

<p>The 'Legislature' in the context of Malaysia is only Parliament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is delegated legislation?

<p>Delegated legislation is law made by bodies or persons authorized by the legislature, such as Orders, Regulations, Rules, By-laws, Proclamations, and Notifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the authority having power under the Constitution of a State to make laws for the State?

<p>Legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two Majlis (Houses of Parliament) at the Federal level in Malaysia?

<p>Dewan Negara (Senate) and Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 74 of the Federal Constitution, what are the two lists referred to for making laws by Parliament and the State legislature?

<p>List I and List III for Parliament; List II and List III for State legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of written laws gathered together, usually covering specific subject matter?

<p>Codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major document covering the law on a particular subject or area called?

<p>Principal Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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